Correspondence : Parry and Engelmann, 1851-1884

by: Parry, Charles Christopher,1823-1890; Engelmann, George,1809-1884

Publication date: 1851

Topics: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884, Parry, Charles Christopher, 1823-1890, Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887, Schott, Arthur, 1814-1875, Torrey, John, 1796-1873, Plants, Plants, Plants, Emory, William H, Engelmann, George,, Mexico, Parry, Charles Christopher,, Plants, Rocky Mountain Region, Schott, Arthur,, Southwest, New, Torrey, John,, United States, West (U.S.)

Collection: botanicus; biodiversity

Digitizing sponsor: Missouri Botanical Garden

Contributor: Missouri Botanical Garden

Language: English

Volume: Engelmann to Parry, 1866-1869

George Engelmann Papers, 1831-1914 / Correspondence (Collection 1 RG 4/1/5/1), Missouri Botanical Garden Archives

Incoming and outgoing correspondence between George Engelmann and Charles Christopher Parry, for 1851-1884. The correspondence relates to botany, botanical surveys and expeditions sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution and other U.S. government agencies. Letters discuss the Emory expedition in New Mexico, and Parry's travels and collection trips to the American West and Southwest. Also included are descriptions of various plants, including many Cactaceae and Pinus species

Folders contain original letters and postcards, as well as photocopies and abstracts of the original material

Finding aid available from Missouri Botanical Garden Library and online